Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Kolkata Bridges Close for Repairs
Two important bridges in Kolkata, Vidyasagar Setu and Kankurgachi Bridge, will be closed for repairs.
Vidyasagar Setu will be closed from 5am to 9pm on Sunday to replace its cables and bearings.
Traffic will be diverted through Hastings crossing, Strand Road, and Howrah Bridge.
Meanwhile, Kankurgachi Bridge will undergo repairs from 10pm on 24 January to 9pm on 25 January.
During this time, eight local trains will be cancelled, and some will be diverted or short-terminated.
The repairs are being done to make the bridges safer and stronger.
The authorities have planned these repairs during a public holiday to cause less trouble for daily commuters.
Vidyasagar Setu will be closed from 5am to 9pm on Sunday for cable and bearing replacement.
Kankurgachi Bridge will undergo repairs from 24 January 10pm to 25 January 9pm, replacing existing girders.
Traffic diversions planned for Vidyasagar Setu, with vehicles redirected via Hastings crossing, Strand Road, and Howrah Bridge.
Eight local trains cancelled and several diverted or short-terminated due to Kankurgachi Bridge repairs.
Repairs scheduled during a public holiday to minimize impact on daily commuters.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, Howrah city police, Divisional Railway
- What
- Closure of Vidyasagar Setu and Kankurgachi Bridge for repairs
- When
- Sunday, 5am to 9pm and 24 January 10pm to 25 January 9pm
- Where
- Vidyasagar Setu and Kankurgachi Bridge, Kolkata
- Why
- To replace cables, bearings, and girders for structural integrity and safety
Public Convenience
Necessary Maintenance
Timing of Repairs
Public Convenience
Repairs are scheduled during a public holiday to minimize impact on daily commuters.
Necessary Maintenance
Repairs are necessary and cannot be postponed, requiring significant time for completion.
- Bridge 1
- Vidyasagar Setu
- Bridge 2
- Kankurgachi Bridge (X-25)
- Closure Date 1
- Sunday, 5am to 9pm
- Closure Date 2
- 24 January 10pm to 25 January 9pm
- Reason for Closure 1
- Replacement of cables and bearings
- Reason for Closure 2
- Replacement of existing girders
- Authorized by
- Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma, Divisional Railway
- Diversion Plan 1
- Vehicles diverted via Hastings crossing, Strand Road, and Howrah Bridge
- Diversion Plan 2
- Trains diverted and terminated at Sealdah, Barasat, and Dum Dum
- Affected Vehicles
- All vehicles coming from Alipore, Kidderpore Road, and Circular Garden Reach Road
- Affected Trains
- 8 local trains cancelled, several diverted or short-terminated
